UNISON Power Branch Newsletter

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UNISON job protection agreement signed by University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

A UNISON campaign to protect the jobs of over 10,000 NHS staff has been backed by the new University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) NHS Group. Leanne Weatherly and Cheryl Mann (UNISON NHWB Branch Secretary) at Kettering General Hospital. A signed agreement which lasts until the end of 2024 recognises the contribution made by our NHS […]

UNISON launches consultation over NHS rise that doesn’t meet expectations or the real living wage

The government has failed to honour its own ‘levelling up’ promises with the disappointing 3% pay rise for NHS workers in England. The award announced last week doesn’t meet the real living wage of £9.50 per hour for the lowest paid health service workers and widens the gap between those at the top and bottom […]

UNISON secures job protection deal at Harmony Trust who run several schools across Derbyshire

Over 750 workers have been given extra job security, after the Harmony Trust agreed not to make any compulsory redundancies for twelve months following a UNISON campaign. Pictured: Becky Everett Branch Secretary UNISON Derby City Branch and Antony Hughes CEO of The Harmony Trust The trusts runs 15 schools including the Ash Croft Primary Academy, Reigate […]

Government’s treatment of NHS staff is disgraceful

Just as NHS staff thought ministers were at last to announce the pay rise they’ve more than earned, hopes have been cruelly dashed

National News for UNISON members in Cadent Gas – Re-Organisation Update

Members in Cadent Gas seen below for update on the re-organisation; Re-Organisation Update

UNISON members in Cadent Gas – Collective Bonus Outcome

See below for update on the collective bonus outcome; Collective Bonus Update

UNISON campaign to protect jobs is welcomed by Leicester City Council

A UNISON campaign to protect the jobs of local government workers has been welcomed by Leicester City Council. The campaign recognises the contribution made by council workers during the pandemic and wants to ensure those jobs are protected as the country continues its recovery over the next 10 months. Today (Tuesday 29 June), Leicester’s City Mayor Sir Peter […]

Cadent Gas – Consultation on Hinckley Exit

Please see below update for UNISON members in Cadent Cadent Gas – Consultation on Hinckley Exit

UNISON East Midlands sends International Solidarity to Amazon workers

Nearly 6,000 warehouse workers in Bessemer, Alabama are currently voting on whether to become the first Amazon employees to form a union. UNISON East Midlands stands with those workers and sends solidarity in their plight to achieve better terms & conditions while working for the online retail giant. MICHAEL WADE/ICON SPORTSWIRE VIA AP IMAGES The […]